The Most Common Workplace Weight Traps (And How To Beat Them)

Maybe so, according to a new survey from the folks at CareerBuilder.com. The findings not only list the top 10 professions linked to weight gain (hint: it's bad news for attorneys and, surprisingly, physicians), but also pinpoints what the biggest contributing factors are. Another hint: stress and candy jars both play a role.

Fortunately, experts say there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to fight the ol' work-related weight gain -- and even use your time in the office as an opportunity to promote good health.

"You have to know yourself, and you have to understand your triggers," Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian, told The Huffington Post. "I think when you plan, it's much easier to stick to healthy choices."

Here are the top seven factors the survey participants said contributed to their weight gain, as well as expert-proven strategies to navigate them. Have any other favorite tricks? Let us know!

Top Work-Related Causes For Weight Gain

Top Work-Related Causes For Weight Gain

"The simplest thing is to get off your butt," said Heller. She recommended taking a quick five minute break every hour -- and not just for coffee, and certainly not to smoke. Try walking a few flights of stairs or going out into the parking lot to do jumping jacks. The issue with sitting all day, Heller explained, isn't just that you don't burn a lot of calories; it's that it can leave you feeling down and draggy, which is when people are apt to reach for unhealthy treats.

Other options? Take your calls standing up, said HuffPost blogger and registered dietitian Cheryl Forberg. Or turn your work area into a mini gym.

"Leave your dumbbells on the desk, right at eye-level so you don't have to bend over to get them, and when you're on a call or on hold, you can just stand up and pump some iron," she suggested.